Individual Needs Assistant

Individual Needs Assistant

Contract type:  Term Time Only,  Fixed Term Contract.  This post is offered on a rolling fixed-term contract linked to individual pupil need and associated funding. The appointment will end when the pupil leaves the school or when the funding for the role ceases, whichever occurs first.

Hours:  35 hours a week                            

Salary: £18,256 Pro-rata (FTE £25,119 per annum)

Start date: As soon as possible

Purpose of the job:

• To undertake learning support duties and assist the class teacher in meeting the day to day needs of the pupils in our Lower School classes
• To support the class teacher with the delivery of the curriculum, including preparation of resources
• To provide additional support for the welfare of children within the class
• To respond to the pupils’ needs, enabling them to make good progress in their learning
• To supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes

General Duties:

• Participate in relevant meetings with colleagues, parents and be involved in links with external agencies as part of curriculum enhancement, including extra-curricular activities and off-site visits
• Support other members of the curriculum area and students as appropriate
• Review your own professional development and maintain professional standards
• Carry out any other such duties as the post holder may reasonably be required to do

Person Specification:

Essential

• A proven record of forming good working relationships with children and colleagues
• Committed individual with an interest in Steiner Waldorf education
• Self-motivated and imaginative
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents 
• Flexible and positive attitude to work
• Capacity to deliver the curriculum in an artistic and creative manner

Desirable

• Previous classroom assistant experience in an Upper or Secondary School 
• First Aid at Work Certificate
• Knowledge/Qualification in Steiner Waldorf education

Michael Hall School values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We, therefore, encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Michael Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check.